Sexual Offender Ordinance

On 5/19/2009, the Universal City Council passed a new ordinance setting residence and loitering restrictions for registered sex offenders. The new ordinance prohibits sex offenders (as defined in Chapter 62, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure) from establishing a permanent residence within 1000 feet of: Schools, Child care facility or institution, Park or playground, other places where children regularly congregate

For specific definitions of a registered sex offender and information on listing of offenders within a certain geographical location, please see the Texas Department of Public Safety’s website: https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/SexOffender/